Cologne Weather in September
Germany · September climate averages and travel tips
Avg high21°C (70°F)
Avg low11°C (51°F)
Rainfall56 mm (2.2 in)
RatingExcellent 9.6/10
Expect warm days in Cologne in September: the average high is 21°C (70°F) and the average low is 11°C (51°F). September is autumn (fall) in Germany. The month is fairly dry, with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain spread over 10 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 12.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is September a good time to visit Cologne?
Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Cologne. The weather rates excellent (9.6/10) on our comfort score.
September weather at a glance
| Average high | 21°C (70°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 11°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (60°F) |
| Rainfall | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 64% |
| Daylight | 12.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.8 km/h |
| vs August | 3°C cooler than August, with 22 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Cologne in September
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Cologne weather in other months
Jan5°C / -1°C73 mmPoorFeb6°C / 0°C62 mmPoorMar10°C / 1°C61 mmFairApr15°C / 4°C44 mmGoodMay19°C / 8°C70 mmExcellentJun22°C / 12°C74 mmExcellentJul25°C / 14°C79 mmExcellentAug24°C / 14°C78 mmExcellentSep21°C / 11°C56 mmExcellentOct16°C / 7°C63 mmGoodNov10°C / 3°C69 mmPoorDec6°C / 1°C79 mmPoor
← AugustBest time to visit CologneOctober →
Nearby in September
- Luxembourg21°C · 60 mm
- Brussels21°C · 56 mm
- Amsterdam19°C · 67 mm
- Bruges20°C · 59 mm
- Strasbourg22°C · 58 mm
- Hamburg19°C · 56 mm
Where else is good in September? See where to go in September.